# Gangnam ramen restaurant with cheese and mentaiko tsukune: Oreno Ramen - By Haram (https://superchart.com/en/@service-bell-seoul-2/) - Written Sep 6, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written based on a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@service-bell-seoul-2/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@service-bell-seoul-2/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill/index.md) ## In short Oreno Ramen Gangnam is a chicken-broth (tori paitan) ramen restaurant on the 2nd floor of the Tteokdorijang building, a 3-minute walk from Exit 11 of Gangnam Station in Seoul. The writer ordered tori paitan and kara paitan ramen at 13,000 won each plus assorted tsukune (chicken meatball skewers) for 5,000 won to try both the cheese and the mentaiko (salted pollack roe) version, then poured a free bowl of rice into the leftover broth at the end. With rich chicken broth that carries no gamy smell and free refills on noodles, broth and rice, Oreno Ramen Gangnam is a safe pick for both solo diners and groups. ## Good to know - **Location**: 3-minute walk from Exit 11, Gangnam Station; 2nd floor of the Tteokdorijang building (28-9 Teheran-ro 1-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 2F) - **Hours**: Daily 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM, no break time - **Tori paitan ramen**: 13,000 won - **Kara paitan ramen**: 13,000 won - **Assorted tsukune**: 5,000 won - **Refills**: Free refills on noodles, broth and rice - **Seating**: Counter seats for solo diners, tables for groups of 4 to 8 or more, open kitchen - **Price reference**: ₩13,000 ≈ $9.6 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026* I visited Oreno Ramen Gangnam, a place people who normally can't handle the gamy pork or greasy smell typical of Japanese-style ramen end up calling their all-time favorite ramen! Living up to its Michelin Bib Gourmand reputation, the broth was truly rich and deep, yet completely free of any gamy smell — clean and nutty enough that I finished the whole bowl. I'm sharing everything from weekend wait times to an honest review of the two signature ramen menus (tori paitan, kara paitan) and free-refill tips 🍜 ## Key points at a glance - Zero gamy smell & ultimate nuttiness — rich broth good enough to make even people who usually can't eat ramen finish their bowl happily - Refill service — free refills on noodles, broth, and rice after finishing your ramen! - Spacious, comfortable interior and attentive, friendly staff ## How to find Oreno Ramen Gangnam, and how long is the weekend wait? Oreno Ramen Gangnam is on the 2nd floor of the Tteokdorijang building, a 3-minute walk from Exit 11 of Gangnam Station (Line 2 / Sinbundang Line)! It's open daily from 11 AM to 8:30 PM with no break time, so it's easy to drop by anytime ✨ ![2nd-floor building entrance of Oreno Ramen Gangnam near Gangnam Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill-01-16ty0-900.webp) ![Exterior view on the way to Oreno Ramen Gangnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill-02-1vevn-m-900.webp) We visited on a Saturday. Right around 11:20 AM the place filled up completely and a wait line started forming! But since the turnover is fast and the ramen comes out in just 3-4 minutes, the line moved through quickly. ![Weekend morning wait line outside Oreno Ramen Gangnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill-03-tcmu8-900.webp) A restaurant that shines with a Michelin selection..✨✨ ![Sign marking Oreno Ramen's Michelin selection](https://img.superchart.com/images/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill-04-2nvl1-900.webp) ## Inside the restaurant and the counter seats for solo diners The interior of Oreno Ramen Gangnam is spacious with comfortable spacing between tables. They have tables that can accommodate everything from groups of 4 to groups of 8 or more. ![Interior of Oreno Ramen Gangnam with spacious table gaps](https://img.superchart.com/images/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill-05-rwyu2-900.webp) ![Interior tables able to seat groups](https://img.superchart.com/images/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill-06-5re0w-900.webp) There are counter seats for solo diners, so this seems like a great spot if you ever want to eat great food alone near Gangnam Station. The whole cooking process happens in an open kitchen, which is also reassuring in terms of hygiene 👍 ![Solo-dining counter seats with a view of the open kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill-07-wxdfh-m-900.webp) ![Neatly set counter table setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill-08-1yats-900.webp) Everything clean and full of nice touches. ![Thoughtfully arranged seating area](https://img.superchart.com/images/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill-09-1e8q2-900.webp) ## Oreno Ramen menu and prices Oreno Ramen has narrowed its menu down and focuses completely on chicken broth (tori paitan) 🍜 - Tori paitan ramen: ₩13,000 (Oreno Ramen's signature flagship menu!) - Kara paitan ramen: ₩13,000 (a spicy version of tori paitan) - Assorted tsukune: ₩5,000 Both ramen types are the same price at ₩13,000, so you just choose between mild (tori) or spicy (kara) depending on your preference. ![Ramen menu board at Oreno Ramen Gangnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill-10-uu6d3-900.webp) The side dishes were also neatly arranged, ready for a delicious meal 🫡 ![Ramen side dishes neatly arranged](https://img.superchart.com/images/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill-11-1p8vu-900.webp) ## Honest review of tori paitan, kara paitan and assorted tsukune > 🎁 Today's order • Tori paitan ramen ₩13,000 • Kara paitan ramen ₩13,000 • Assorted tsukune ₩5,000 Today we ordered both of Oreno Ramen's main ramen types plus the assorted tsukune and shared everything! It arrived as a full spread with picture-perfect bowls topped with rich, nutty foam ✨ ![Two ramen bowls and assorted tsukune served together](https://img.superchart.com/images/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill-12-1jnwg-900.webp) ### Kara paitan ramen (13,000 won): how spicy is it? A spicy ramen where the nutty richness of the chicken broth meets a sharp, spicy chili paste 🌶️ It wasn't aggressively spicy — instead it brought out the broth's rich flavor while cleaning up the finish, which made it a refreshing taste well-suited to Korean palates that don't love greasy food! ![Kara paitan ramen topped with spicy chili paste](https://img.superchart.com/images/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill-13-1ahdn-900.webp) There's thick-cut chicken breast in it too. ![Thick-cut chicken breast in the kara paitan ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill-14-obrpl-900.webp) ![Picking up the chicken breast topping](https://img.superchart.com/images/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill-15-r6dji-900.webp) The noodles were also so springy and delicious that they just kept sliding in. ![Lifting up the springy ramen noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill-16-vnky4-900.webp) ### Tori paitan ramen (13,000 won): the creamy chicken broth This is a rich, milky-white ramen made from slow-simmered chicken, like Oreno Ramen's signature version of samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup). The deep flavor fills your mouth completely, with absolutely no trace of the usual gamy smell — the creamy, pale broth is a work of art..✨ ![Tori paitan ramen with its milky chicken broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill-17-h5lfl-1200.webp) The moist sous-vide chicken breast topping, the crunchy wood ear mushroom, and the salty soft-boiled egg all came together perfectly. Highly recommend. A happy, piping-hot bite 🥺 ![A spoonful of tori paitan broth and toppings together](https://img.superchart.com/images/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill-18-1qrwc-900.webp) ### Assorted tsukune (5,000 won): cheese and mentaiko, two ways I ordered this side of assorted tsukune to eat alongside the ramen! It comes out grilled to a golden brown, crispy on the outside and moist and tender with juice on the inside. ![Golden-brown grilled assorted tsukune](https://img.superchart.com/images/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill-19-13ekq-900.webp) One piled high with cheese sauce, and ![Tsukune topped with cheese sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill-20-iz1yk-900.webp) ![Close-up of tsukune topped with mentaiko](https://img.superchart.com/images/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill-21-6a4n1-900.webp) one piled high with mentaiko — two flavors! The nutty chicken flavor comes through so directly, and it was the best kind of side dish to pair with the rich ramen broth. ![Springy soft-boiled egg on the ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill-22-j62ql-900.webp) Also enjoyed the springy soft-boiled egg. You all know you're supposed to pop it and eat it with the broth, right.. it's truly a special treat. ![Popping the soft-boiled egg to eat with the broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill-23-1d3ju-900.webp) ## Free noodle, broth and rice refills (★highly recommended) After finishing your ramen, you can request free refills of noodles and broth, and even a free bowl of rice! ![Free refill rice added to the leftover ramen broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill-24-2avwv-900.webp) The broth was so rich and full-bodied that mixing rice into the leftover broth was an absolute treat. Even big eaters can eat until they're completely full here — top-tier service. ## Final verdict on Oreno Ramen Gangnam Oreno Ramen Gangnam nailed everything: deep, rich chicken broth with no gamy smell, tender sous-vide chicken breast, the nutty deliciousness of the special tsukune, and free refills on noodles, broth, and rice — it was the number one ramen restaurant near Gangnam Station 👍 If you want properly high-quality ramen near Gangnam Station or a can't-go-wrong restaurant, I highly recommend Oreno Ramen Gangnam! Another delicious meal today :) ## Where it is - Oreno Ramen Gangnam (오레노라멘 강남점) - 28-9 Teheran-ro 1-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 2F, South Korea - 서울특별시 강남구 테헤란로1길 28-9 2F - 37.5004882, 127.0280926 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%98%A4%EB%A0%88%EB%85%B8%EB%9D%BC%EB%A9%98%20%EA%B0%95%EB%82%A8%EC%A0%90/@37.5004882,127.0280926,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@service-bell-seoul-2/orenoramen-gangnam-tsukune-rice-refill/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt